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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1959
Page
4
Father A M Conlon presides at Immaculate Conception with Sunday Masses at 8 and 9 a m. Weekday Masses are at 7 a m. Confessions are held Saturdays from 4 to 6 15 p m and 7 16 to 6 16 p m.
Grace Baptist Church lists Thursday prayer meeting and Bible study at 8:00 p m and Sunday services at 9 45 a m Sunday School for all ages with Student Pastor Onis Ressell speaking at 10 45 a m and 7 45 p m. Iran Service meets July 18 for its monthly session. Camp Quest attendees must notify by July 20. North Iowa Bible Conference runs July 26 through August 2 at Lake Okoboji with speakers Bishop F Gerald Emaley Dr Kermit Long Dr Ernest Smith and Rev Kenneth Barringer occupying the pulpit July 26 at 9 30 a m. Master’s Melodiers choir also to perform.
Ralph C. Grote Faator Church School at 8 30 a m Morning Worship at 9 50 a m The Woman s Society of Chris continues a teaching series on the Epistle of James for July and August Assist with church events and schedule details in a period tone.
The Friday outing of the Circuit Luther League gathers at the Bible Camp at 6:00 p.m. with a potluck supper, recreation, and an 8:00 p.m. program. Worship services are slated for 8:00 a.m. Sunday.
Pastor C. T. Ejeletul leads worship at 9 30 a m with Sunday School at 10 30 a m at Lost Island Lutheran Church.
St Pauls Lutheran led by H Irving Petersen schedules Luther League social at 7 00 p m Sunday school and Bible classes at 9 16 a m and divine worship at 10 30 a m no Sunday school teachers meeting this month South Walnut Lutheran with Petersen安排 divine worship at 2 00 a m Sunday school and Bible classes at 10 15 a m and Luther League meeting at 7 00 p m reported in the same notice
Emmetsburg firefighters were called to the Sol Shafer residence around midnight Friday. A rocking chair on the front porch burned, a hole was burned in a wall, and damages were minor. The origin was undetermined but suspected to be the rocking chair. Mr and Mrs Shafer recently moved from Graettinger.
Temperatures rose into the 80s Tuesday after a stretch of pleasant weather. Nights stayed cool for most of the week. The area remains badly in need of rain with only one tenth of an inch recorded so far this month. Oats harvest is in full swing this week with reports varying on yield and quality.
The article discusses Graettinger's Chamber of Commerce plans to start a new organization focusing on town progress beyond business interests. It warns that a failing business climate raises taxes and lowers property values, urging broad resident involvement and noting $15 yearly dues with extra funds for special activities.
Non funds estimates require five thousand dollars more each year than last year due to increased expenditures. The reason given cites Thompson paid as a factor the county must meet higher costs in the forthcoming estimates.
A continuation notes that 39 states including Iowa will vote July 23 on wheat allotments for 1960. The current law keeps a 35 million acre national wheat allotment and Iowa’s at 145123 acres. Voters must own or grow over 15 acres of wheat to be eligible, with individual farm allotments announced before the referendum at the Bald Alto County ASC office.
Farm Outlook reports cattle prices may stay above last year aided by ISU economist Francis Kullen. Feeder cattle down from spring peak while demand stays strong. hog prices expected to slip as market receipts rise, Kutish says. Local baseball notes feature Gjerde homers and multi player hits in a game with Baedke, Slontker, and Brennan as key pitchers and catchers.
The Graettinger Midgets edged Emmetsburg VFW Teeners 13-12 at Evergreen Park. Graettinger had 18 runs on seven hits with four Emmetsburg errors and seven Graettinger miscues. Emmetsburg drew 10 walks and had four errors in a three hour game that stayed tied 11-11 after six innings before Graettinger's Larry Baedke scored on Bruce Gjerde's single in the seventh.
July 5 social roundups recount gatherings in Wallingford Es township and surrounding towns. Guests included Lundgrens Norris and families with fireworks and watermelon. Julties note anniversaries Pirie and Kirkegaard open houses and family buffets. Movements mention Grodland family relocations and business visits in Alexandria and Los Angeles.
Myrtle Waters of St. Paul vacationed at Lake Okoboji with her sister Dr and Mrs GC A Shiley. Mrs. Harison of Emneteburg underwent surgery, was released and went home. Hansons’ children Ricky Karen and Bill stayed with grandparents Jens and Mrs Kirkegaard. Guests honored Marlys Graettinger’s third birthday include Wunder Milford Mrs Groettinger and Walter Wunder.
The marketing quota penalty rate on excess wheat of the 1959 crop was set at 1.07 per bushel, announced by Palo Alto County ASC chairman Joe Lynch. The penalty equals 45 percent of the May 1 wheat parity price. Noncompliant farmers face penalties on farm marketing excess unless under 15 acres or approved to grow up to 30 acres for feed.
Bumby Hospital Announcements admit Kenneth Star of Estherville on Thursday July 9 Richard Wolfe of Graettinger on Friday July 16 Mrs Hannah Roben of Graettinger on Sunday July 12 Inamisser Saturday July 11 Richard Wolfe of Graettinger and Kenneth Starkey of Estherville are listed.
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